Scared Stiff!!!
Oct 28, 2013 21:34:43 #
Eartha
Loc: Charlotte North Carolina
Good Evening,
1st I want to say i love everything about this forum... You'll find true honesty on here. :D I'm from Charlotte NC and I have been given the opportunity to photograph a wedding, and I have no idea on what equipment to use. I guess you can say I'm a newbie, beginner, fresh out of the womb. My cousin ask me to be her photographer. No, I'm not getting paid but i desperately want her pictures to come out great! If you would please give me your suggestions on how to handle this: I have a Cannon Rebel XTI and a Cannon EOS 40D. My lenses are:28-80mm, efs 18-55mm stabilizer, efs 18-55mm (non-stabilizer) (2) 75-300mm and last Tamron 200-400mm. A Promaster 7500EDF external flash.. Now my question.. What lense with what camera should I used to photograph her wedding. The wedding is in April, 2014. I don't know if it's outside or inside a venue or church. Suggestion for all is welcome. Thank you all soooo much.. :P :P
1st I want to say i love everything about this forum... You'll find true honesty on here. :D I'm from Charlotte NC and I have been given the opportunity to photograph a wedding, and I have no idea on what equipment to use. I guess you can say I'm a newbie, beginner, fresh out of the womb. My cousin ask me to be her photographer. No, I'm not getting paid but i desperately want her pictures to come out great! If you would please give me your suggestions on how to handle this: I have a Cannon Rebel XTI and a Cannon EOS 40D. My lenses are:28-80mm, efs 18-55mm stabilizer, efs 18-55mm (non-stabilizer) (2) 75-300mm and last Tamron 200-400mm. A Promaster 7500EDF external flash.. Now my question.. What lense with what camera should I used to photograph her wedding. The wedding is in April, 2014. I don't know if it's outside or inside a venue or church. Suggestion for all is welcome. Thank you all soooo much.. :P :P
Oct 28, 2013 21:37:43 #
Oct 28, 2013 21:42:24 #
Eartha wrote:
Good Evening, br 1st I want to say i love everythi... (show quote)
I'm not a pro, but I'd suggest that you google wedding pictures to get an idea what photographers shoot at weddings. Also, discuss poses and locations with the couple before the wedding.
Practice with various poses before the wedding. Practice with different camera settings. The wedding itself is not the place to learn
Take lots of shots and bring several memory cards. Shoot in the highest quality. Allow enough room around each picture to allow for cropping.
For each shot, examine the outlying areas and make sure you have nothing unwanted in the frame.
I'm sure you'll get good suggestions from the experts here. Relax and enjoy the day.
Oct 28, 2013 21:49:52 #
Oct 28, 2013 21:51:45 #
This is some good info, and lighthouse has it about right.
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Oct 28, 2013 21:54:09 #
Do not do it. Unless you are 100% sure you can produce. Sounds like you are not sure.
Oct 28, 2013 22:01:37 #
Eartha
Loc: Charlotte North Carolina
I have download all the information on poses that are expected to be taken. From the Bride getting dressed to the Bride & Groom leaving.. Even what a photographer attire should be. Just don't know which camera would work best with which lenses. I found out using the 40D the camera seems to have trouble focusing. I'm thinking because of the low light situation. Because outside it does real good... I have read and understand that Auto is not your friend.. I just haven't master the Manuel yet. The ISO, Aperture, and Shutter speed is confusing. But I will get it.
Oct 28, 2013 22:06:04 #
lighthouse
Loc: No Fixed Abode
It is family.
Sometimes that is just the way it is.
Sometimes you are the only option.
Have a wingman, a "policemen" that is totally in your court, to organise people and handle "situations". So that you only have to worry about photography.
Make sure you call the shots if other Uncle Bob photogs make your job harder. Make sure the bride and groom and inlaws are aware of this rule. If someone has to tell Uncle Bob to "..... off" then the "policeman" steps up to the plate for you.
Have a list of essential shots.
Make sure they know exactly what they are getting and that you are terrified.
Take both cameras and both lenses.
Practice beforehand in similar light in crowds.
Maybe volunteer to be second shooter at a couple of weddings beforehand.
Second shooters can relax. First shooters can't.
Sometimes that is just the way it is.
Sometimes you are the only option.
Have a wingman, a "policemen" that is totally in your court, to organise people and handle "situations". So that you only have to worry about photography.
Make sure you call the shots if other Uncle Bob photogs make your job harder. Make sure the bride and groom and inlaws are aware of this rule. If someone has to tell Uncle Bob to "..... off" then the "policeman" steps up to the plate for you.
Have a list of essential shots.
Make sure they know exactly what they are getting and that you are terrified.
Take both cameras and both lenses.
Practice beforehand in similar light in crowds.
Maybe volunteer to be second shooter at a couple of weddings beforehand.
Second shooters can relax. First shooters can't.
Oct 28, 2013 22:14:25 #
Oct 28, 2013 22:16:35 #
In addition to what Ligthouse mentioned, make sure you SD Cards are up to par. Enough Gig to hold at least 1,000 photos. And you have flash that's not just the on board flash but one that can provide the depth of field, and power to carry you through. Extra batteries for the flash and camera.
Oct 28, 2013 22:21:57 #
olcoach
Loc: Oregon
You still have lots of time to practice if you decide to do it. Take pictures of the couple and see how they like them. The ultimate decision is theirs and as long as they know what they are getting relax. You may also want to go to a wedding and take pictures and see what works and what doesn't. Good luck.
Oct 28, 2013 22:30:59 #
well thankfully you have 5 months to talk them into hiring a professional.
Oct 28, 2013 22:33:09 #
Annie_Girl wrote:
well thankfully you have 5 months to talk them into hiring a professional.
: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Best advice you'll get!
Oct 28, 2013 22:43:33 #
Eartha
Loc: Charlotte North Carolina
Thank you all for your advise, but no one answer the original question... which lenses should I used with my 40D or xti. I'm thinking the 18-55mm for close up & 75-300 for shot from the back of the bride & groom. Believe me I'm taking it all in...Like a newborn on ta-ta's
Oct 28, 2013 22:53:21 #
Eartha wrote:
Thank you all for your advise, but no one answer the original question... which lenses should I used with my 40D or xti. I'm thinking the 18-55mm for close up & 75-300 for shot from the back of the bride & groom. Believe me I'm taking it all in...Like a newborn on ta-ta's
neither are fast enough for an indoor wedding, both are "starter" kit lens that in the untrained hands will never come close to the quaility of even medicore wedding photography. sorry it's not the answer you are looking for, but there is a reason wedding photographers have quality glass on their camera bodies.
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